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Fort Yates

North Dakota · 176 residents · 0.06 sq mi
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Fort Yates has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $44,063. Population has fallen 23% since 2000, a loss of 52 residents. 14% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. The poverty rate of 51.1% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 33% less than the North Dakota median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Younger
median age 36.5
US median: 38.8
Less educated
14% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Owner-heavy
73% owner-occupied
US average: 63%
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
176
−23%since 2000
from 228 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
2,933 / sq mi
−23%since 2000
from 3,800 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
36.5
+50%since 2000
from 24.3 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
941341742142541990201020202024Fort Yates
2024107
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$44,063
+15%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $25,500 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$15,748
+66%since 2000
from $9,512 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
38.1%
+31.7 ptssince 2009
from 6.3% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
51.1%
+36.7 ptssince 2000
from 14.4% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Agriculture, forestry, fishing12.7%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction9.1%
US avg: 1.2%
Information7.3%
US avg: 11.1%
Finance & insurance5.5%
US avg: 5.5%
Education & health services5.5%
US avg: 0.8%
Other services5.5%
US avg: 6.6%
Manufacturing3.6%
US avg: 0.5%
Retail trade3.6%
US avg: 10%
Wholesale trade0%
US avg: 6.7%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 4.7%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.7%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Owner-occupied
72.6%
+9.6 ptssince 2000
from 63.0% in 2000
27.4% rent
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic5.3%(12)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino3.9%(9)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score61.2%(140)
2020
White, non-Hispanic5.1%(9)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other96.2%(169)
Diversity Score12%(21)
Diversity Score
12
−80%since 2000
from 61 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
14.1%
+4.5 ptssince 2000
from 9.5% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
84.4%
+1.0 ptssince 2000
from 83.3% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
3.1%
+0.7 ptssince 2000
from 2.4% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
12.2 min
+18%since 2000
from 10.3 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
63.6%
−29.5 ptssince 2009
from 93.2% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
7.9%
−1.6 ptssince 2009
from 9.5% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
16.7%
−7.0 ptssince 2011
from 23.6% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
41.3%
−2.8 ptssince 2011
from 44.0% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
56.4%
−5.0 ptssince 2009
from 61.4% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
60.3%
−2.0 ptssince 2009
from 62.4% in 2009
Female
39.7%
+2.0 ptssince 2009
from 37.6% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
34.6%
−45.4 ptssince 2013
from 80.0% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Fort Yates, North Dakota?

Fort Yates, North Dakota has about 176 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Fort Yates, North Dakota?

The typical household in Fort Yates, North Dakota earns about $44,063 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

How educated are people in Fort Yates, North Dakota?

About 14.1% of adults age 25 and over in Fort Yates, North Dakota hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Fort Yates, North Dakota?

About 51.1% of people in Fort Yates, North Dakota live below the federal poverty line.

Has Fort Yates, North Dakota grown since 1990?

Yes, Fort Yates, North Dakota has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 27 residents, a change of about -13 percent over that period.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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